Poll of the month:

What is the most important factor in a successful beach nourishment project?
Sand quality
Increased wildlife habitat (turtles, shorebirds, etc)
Increased storm protection
Longevity of the project

Past poll results

(4/30/08) ASBPA Seeks Award Nominations for the 2008 National Conference
The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is accepting nominations for the 2008 Awards including the Morrough P. O’Brien Award, the 2008 ASBPA Student Educational Award, the Coastal Project Award, and the Member of the Year Award.
 
(4/19/08) ASBPA releases terminal groin position paper
 
(4/7/08) Community Resolutions supporting ASBPA's legislative agenda are now available online
 
(3/27/08) ASBPA Director Shea Penland found dead
 
(3/26/08) Survey of Coast Reveals a $275 Million FY 2009 Federal Funding Need
 
(3/23/08) The ASBPA's Beach News Service is now available online!
 
(3/15/08) See photos and listen to presentations from our recent Summit
 
(2/6/08) ASBPA Announces Call for Best Restored Beach and Checklist for Nominations, as well as the List of Past Winners
 
(2/4/08) ASBPA Press Release: Danger in the President’s Fiscal Year 2009 Budget
 
(2/3/08) Updated ASBPA Legislative Agenda now available!
 
(1/31/08) ASBPA Briefs Congress
 
(12/28/07) Congress Finalizes FY 2008 Funding for Beaches
 
(11/26/07) ASBPA Comments on Proposed Beach Access Rules
 
(11/20/07) Join now, or renew your membership and update your contact information online!
 
(11/04/07) Now available: Photos from the ASBPA-GLO Fall Coastal Conference!
 
(10/29/07) ASBPA Helps Create Water Resources Coalition
 
 
 


SAVE THE DATE!
Oct 15-17, 2008
ASBPA National Coastal Conference: Sustainable Shorelines at the Holiday Inn
Merchandise Mart,
Chicago, IL.

 
 

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